Train buffs will get to see retired trains of the East Rail Line at Hung Hom station as more than 100 railway-related items and pieces of equipment showcasing the city's metro development go on display from April 27.
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The "Station Rail Voyage" exhibition, organized by MTR Corp, features a union of three retired trains: the first-generation electric train "yellow head," the mid-life refurbishment of the East Rail Line and the Diesel Electric Locomotive No 56 "I B Trevor."
Visitors can step on the MLR and "yellow head" trains for a close look at their interiors.
At the opening ceremony yesterday, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung said the retired trains symbolize a milestone of the city's railway development.
"The trains are old friends for generations of Hong Kong people and represent the innovation and improvement brought by technology development to railway operations," Lam said. "The exhibition will not only allow the public to reminisce about the past but also remind us to keep improving railway services."
MTRC chairman Rex Auyeung Pak-kuen said the exhibition will allow retired trains to forge a "second life" by engaging with railway locals and tourists.
"Through diverse experiences, visitors have the opportunity to relive unforgettable railway moments and gain a deeper understanding of railway development in Hong Kong," Auyeung said.
The exhibition will display train parts, station facilities such as signal lights and watches and about 60 items donated by MTR employees.
Retired MTR property manager Lee Siu-cheung, who worked for the company for over 40 years, donated his first payslip when he joined in 1980. Lee said it meant a lot to him.
Another retired employee, Winnie Mang Siu-mei, donated a China dish she received when the Island Line was first used in 1985.
She said she is grateful she witnessed the city's railway development and hopes the exhibition will help the public better know the changes in railways over the decades.
Visitors can book visits online for weekends and public holidays from tomorrow, with a maximum of 100 visitors each session. Each visitor will receive a randomly distributed retro-style ticket card as souvenir.
The exhibition will be open until the end of the year.
